The ILEA Esprit entry guide is a step by step guide to help you navigate the Esprit Awards system and ensure that you comply with the rules of the compeitition. Open or print the entry guide for additional instructions while completing an entry.

The ILEA Esprit Awards cost $100.00 USD per entrant per entry submission until May 5th 2017 11:59 PDT. Submissions received between May 6, 2017 at 12:00am PDT and May 12, 2017 at 11:59 pm PDT cost $125.00 USD per entrant per entry.

Entrant names or company names and logos, included in an entry is the biggest cause for entry disqualification. In close second, an entrant failing to complete the budget or not including budget items outlined in the instructions.

Awards help to increase your ability to influence others, gain recognition for your talents and strengthen your personal brand while vastly improving your chances for success. The ILEA Esprit Awards are a catalyst for personal potential and professional growth. You'll have the recognition platform to earn company and client acknowledgement, increase marketability, gain media access, and receive events industry buzz about you and your company!

Highly qualified ILEA leaders and creative event professionals with a broad range of experience and specialization from around the world serve as judges. The ILEA Esprit Awards online judging system was configured to guarantee the entire awards system is completely anonymous.

All completed entries including payment must be submitted on or before May 5, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST. Submissions received between May 6, 2017 at 12:00am PST and May 12, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST will incur an additional $25 fee per entrant. Any submissions after May 13, 2017 will not be accepted.